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unhappycamper

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18. 6.3.2014 Tinnitus UPDATE

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 05:09 AM

Jun 2014

I received snail mail yesterday from the VA informing me I've been awarded a 10% disability for my hearing loss.

10% disability is nice, but I just wanted hearing aid(s). To date I have NO complaints about the VA and I fully expect some 21st Century hearing thingies.

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Tinnitus [View all] unhappycamper Mar 2014 OP

Wishing you the best in getting some relief. think Mar 2014 #1

Good luck to you, unhappycamper. madaboutharry Mar 2014 #2

In the Navy in submarine school, you get the pressure tests before you get your "base".... marble falls Mar 2014 #3

24/7 very loud high pitched ringing sorefeet Mar 2014 #4

Good luck white cloud Mar 2014 #5

My husband is extremely hard of hearing newfie11 Mar 2014 #6

Yeah, Meneire's here PDittie Mar 2014 #7

My husband spent 3 years on Army helicopters mountain grammy Mar 2014 #8

You might want to mention a tinnitus diagnosis is good for at least 10% disability compensation. unhappycamper Mar 2014 #9

Thanks. I'll yell it into his "good" ear. mountain grammy Mar 2014 #15

I'm glad you got tested and are getting help Bibliovore Mar 2014 #10

Your friends and family need to know to alfredo Mar 2014 #12

Find buddies who were with you there that has alfredo Mar 2014 #11

This won't help you at the VA, but NV Whino Mar 2014 #13

I hope yours are covered! Sweet Freedom Mar 2014 #14

Have you filed a disability claim for it? pinboy3niner Mar 2014 #16

Is a frog waterproof? unhappycamper Mar 2014 #17

6.3.2014 Tinnitus UPDATE unhappycamper Jun 2014 #18